Two weeks later at civil bureau office.
"You may now kiss your bride. Congratulations to you Mr and Mrs Kelly." the officer in charge of the marriage said to both Bob and Susan before handed their marriage certificate. Everyone present too were happy for them they clapped for them before congratulating them.
Susan was nervous throughout the ceremony a specially when Bob moved closer to kiss her. She closed her eyes expecting the kiss but Bob can feel her nervousness he just pecked her cheeks. After the ceremony Bob enveloped her in a tight hug.
"Thank you Susan for giving me the opportunity to love you . I promise to love and care for you for the rest of our lives. Thank you my wife. Finally we are married after so many years. Am happy wifey. "Bob said to his blushing wife before he released her from the hug.
Mrs Richard was teared eye, she moved closer to her daughter and hugged her .
" Congratulations my baby! Am so proud of you, thank you. " Mrs Richard sniffed.
"Mama, don't cry now. Do you want me to cry too? you are behaving as if am leaving your side!." Susan said to her mother before offering her tissue to wipe her tears.
" I know you will still remain by my side. This is the tears of Joy. Am happy to finally see you settle down to have your own family and for not let go of your man. I know he will make you happy. " Mrs Richard said after wiping her tears.
Mrs Richard took her daughter's hand and handed her over to smiling Mrs Kelly ;" my friend ,now you have gain another daughter today . Please take care of her as your own." the two older woman hug briefly before Mrs Kelly faced the new bride.
Mrs Kelly embrace Susan, "my daughter you are welcome to the family. Thank you for loving my son but the two of you must do fast because I want grandchildren soon." she whispered into her ear.
Susan lowered her head shyly, she does not imaging doing the deed with Bob. "Thank you ma." she murmured.
Mr Kelly embrace his son, "Congratulations Bob!! am proud of you. you have chosen well." He also hug his daughter in law; " Welcome to the family . Here ( he pull out a key from his pocket) is the key to a Villa I have prepared for you at Regal estate. Everything you need has been provided but you must litter that place with many grandchildren as soon as possible. " Mr Kelly handed over the key to his son with a wink.
Susan was happy about the gift from her father in-law, she has been dreaming to own a house at Regal estate for a long time, who would have thought she will receive this on her wedding day. May be marrying Bob was a good thing after all. " Thanks daddy" she said with sincerity.
They all laughed when they heard what Mr Kelly said about grandchildren. Mrs Richard and Mrs Kelly were grinned from ear to ear seeing how Susan was red like tomato.
Betty was glad too, finally her friend is married. She hugged her friend and pecked her on the forehead. "Congratulations Sussy."
"After all the teasing g and hugging ; now do me the honour of coming to our house for lunch to grace this occasion. " Mrs Richard invite them over.
They all made their way out of the civil bureau office to the Richard's mansion. The maid has prepared variety of food to celebrate with their young miss . Immediately they all entered the maids set the table and invite them all to the dining hall.
They all eat, joked and talked till they finished their food. Mrs Richard was so glad, she knows her husband is happy wherever he is. They all stayed till evening before they bade their good byes to Mrs Richard.
They all went to the parking lot. Susan made her way towards Bob's car ( her mother will send her car over later) with Betty in trail.
"Bob wait a second..."shouted Mrs Kelly before Bob enter his car .
"Mum, what is it? " Bob paused before asking his mother.
"Bob do not get carried away."she whispered to Bob before they shared a knowing smile.
"Thanks for reminding me mum. I won't disappoint you. "Bob said to his mother. He head to his, enter and zoom out of the mansion.
Mr and Mrs Kelly too drove out of the Richards mansion to their home with a satisfied smile on their faces.
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Inside Bob's car
" Sorry for the delay dear!, mum remind of something important." Bob said to his wife.
" I hope is nothing serious." Susan asked with concern.
" Not at all. It is about business." Bob reply
"OK, Bob ?" Susan called with a flushed face.
" Yes dear;" Bob answered
" I need Betty to stay with me for a few days. I will need her help to move my thing over and the rearrangement also I don't want to stay alone in the new house since am not used to the environment yet."
"OK! anything for you dear but as for moving your thing your mum has help with your important things that you will need while your friend has help in buying every other things in the house. I want you to use new things in the house." Bob said beaming at Susan.
"Wahooo! That's a lot of relief. Thanks Betty for everything. I hope you find your happiness too." Susan smiled at her friend.
" You are welcome Sussy. Am just doing my duty after all your husband want the best for you." Betty replied with the same smile.
"And concerning her staying for a few days. Why can't she move over since we have plenty vacant rooms? At least the two of you will not think about missing each other. More so i want her to be in charge of caring for my wife." Bob said to the two women.
The two of them gaped at what Bob said. In fact they did not expect him to say that at all.
"Thanks Bob, I don't even expect that coming. Its as if you read my mind. I have been thinking of how much I will miss her since your house is at the other end of the town now. as for caring for your wife don't worry,I will spoil her to the fullest. "Betty grinned at them.
"That's settle then. Bob, I will be visiting the lawyer tomorrow to inform him about our marriage." Susan said
"No problem with that, just tell me I will drive you there." Bob said before concentrating on drive.
Susan lean into her seat with closed eyes to take a nap.
Bob met Betty eyes through the rear mirror, the two winked at each other before looking away.
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At the Kelly's mansion
"Cheers!!!! "
clang!
clang!
Mr and Mrs Kelly toast to the new beginning. The two are happy finally their son is married ( they are celebrating their son wedding but deep down they are celebrating victory to their first mission accomplished).
The two drank wine and dance to the happy beginning of their son's life.
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At Richard's mansion
Mrs Richard called all the maid into the living room, since she has no one to celebrate with she decided to celebrate with the maids. They are the only family she has now.
She asked Josephine to pour wine for all of them (five of them).
They all click their glass to toast to the fruitful union of their young miss.
After taking the wine, Mrs Richard handed an envelop to all of them.
"Josephine take the envelop on the table.Give everyone according to the names written on it. it is a token to thank all of you for taking care of my daughter and I . Ever since my husband died. " Mrs Richard said rising up from her seat.
" I need to rest, its a beautiful today."
All the maids are so happy for her generosity, they are glad to work for a wonderful family like theirs (except for their young miss). They all bow to thank her for been good to them before she went to her room.
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Meanwhile, in country F some one is grumpy and moody when he received the news that his wife has gotten married. Jerry has been in a very bad mood after he received a call from the bodyguard he sent over to country A.
Sadness is an understatement to describe how he is feeling right now. He is extremely depressed.
His one and only joy has been taken away.
He sat in a daze looking into space with a soulless eyes.
There is nothing he is going to do about it but to wait patiently for her. He knows nobody is good for her but only him.
"Susan Richard... am going to wait for you and keep loving you, even if it takes me two hundred years to make you my lovely wife." Jerry vowed to himself.
He smiled when he imaging her in a wedding town standing next to him on the altar.